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Fully resourced 20-lesson English unit based on Windrush Child by Benjamin Zephaniah. Designed for upper KS2, this writing sequence supports pupils in developing empathy, expression, and a clear understanding of post-war migration through a wide range of purposeful writing outcomes. Pupils explore racism, identity and belonging while responding creatively and formally to events in the novel.

✔ Includes:
✔ 20 detailed lesson plans
✔ 20 editable PowerPoint presentations
✔ 39 resources (PDF/Word) including:
  – Word banks and writing frames
  – Worksheets and support sheets
  – Emotions line graph and timeline templates
  – Prompt cards and WAGOLLs
  – Suggested website links for research
(A massive 60 files in total!)

★ Lesson Sequence Overview:
★ Introduction & Prediction – Read the prologue and raise questions about the text
★ Historical Context – Build a timeline of Jamaica’s history and post-war migration
★ Personal Writing – Diary entries, informal letters, and emotion tracking from Leonard’s perspective
★ Poetry & Performance – Study and perform ‘Windrush Child’ by John Agard; write original poetry
★ Discussion & Empathy – Advice writing for new pupils, formal letters about racist incidents, and speeches responding to injustice
★ Final Outcome – Write a persuasive pitch to the local council for a monument to the Windrush generation

✔ Why This Resource Works:
✔ Fully planned and ready to teach
✔ Wide range of engaging, purposeful writing tasks
✔ Supports history and PSHE links for deeper understanding
✔ Encourages empathy, reflection and real-world application

Ideal For:
KS2 English | Year 5 & 6 writing | Windrush topic | Black British history | Cross-curricular units linking English, History, and PSHE | 30–60 minute literacy lessons

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